RC Model Reviews

Although I'll stick with the el-cheapo HobbyKing camera for the first few flights, in case I damage it learning, the image really isn't that great. I've been looking around on the FPV-LAB forum for a better camera that won't break the bank and came across this model:

600TVL SONY SUPER HAD CCD D-WDR Color Board Camera with OSD Menu DNR

Which for $50 seems damn good value, and others report that it works well. It has a 1/3'' SONY SUPER HAD II CCD and 600 TV lines, with an effective pixel size of PAL:753(H)*582(V). The specs seem to be the same as the Foxtech WDR 750 600tvl wide dynamic range mini cam which sells for $130 (in a case).

Here's a short video showing two different white balance settings. The quality looks pretty good to me.

@ Bruce, if you haven't considered this one for a review, it could be worth checking out. It seems this camera is available from a number of suppliers, some with a case being dearer.

Thanks Sid. I had been looking at this 540 line camera but your one looks better for the same money.

rogueqd wrote:Thanks Sid. I had been looking at this 540 line camera but your one looks better for the same money.

Glad to be helpful.

Btw, the two threads where this camera is mentioned at FPV-LABS are here:

SC2000 600TVL Sony OSD camera settings.

Need a new FPV camera - TBS 69 or foxtech WDR750 600tvl or ??????

Note: The Sony 600TVL seems to have the same innards as the Foxtech WDR750 mentioned in the first post, but at a much lower price.

I'm not sure just how well the Sony compares to Team Black Sheep's recommended TBS 69, but have a look at their demo video on the product page if you haven't seen it before, it's expensive, but looks really good.

I've got a bunch of different cameras coming -- the first arrived today.

I'll be lining them up and doing some serious comparisons in the coming weeks.

RCModelReviews wrote:I've got a bunch of different cameras coming -- the first arrived today.

I'll be lining them up and doing some serious comparisons in the coming weeks.

Look ing forward to it.

Could you be more specific about what you have ordered? In particular, do any use the same 1/3'' SONY SUPER HAD II CCD as the camera I linked to?

Yes, I've got one of those coming and also some of the more expensive CMOS options.

I just ordered the one from TBS. I have nothing to compare it to but I'll report my findings none the less. as soon as it arrives.